Spot XRP exchange-traded funds have surpassed $1 billion in assets under management after cumulative inflows of $990.9 million, marking a milestone for institutional adoption and market liquidity.
Vanguard opened its platform to spot Bitcoin ETFs while senior strategist John Ameriks told a Bloomberg forum the firm still sees no long-term investment case for BTC. The comments underline a cautious institutional stance despite increased product availability.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Harvard now holds a larger allocation to Bitcoin than to gold ETFs, framing BTC as a hedge against currency debasement. The comment underscores growing institutional conviction in digital assets over traditional stores of value.
Mashreq Capital has launched BITMAC, a DIFC-based multi-asset mutual fund that includes equities, fixed income, gold and Bitcoin via ETFs. The fund is systematically rebalanced and aims to offer diversified crypto exposure to retail investors.
Vanguard's new crypto price-tracking ETFs drew heavy demand on day one, lifting XRP and Solana sharply. Traders cited increased access and fresh liquidity as the main catalysts.
Leveraged ETFs built on a bitcoin-hoarding strategy are among the biggest victims of this year’s crypto downturn, after a bitcoin price slide dragged down shares of the largest corporate holder of the token.
Vanguard will allow clients to access crypto ETFs tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Solana, a move that broadens mainstream exposure and integrates digital assets into traditional portfolios. The decision could reshape allocation strategies for millions of investors.
Bitwise’s CEO has warned that a key sign points to a potential Bitcoin bear market, even as Vanguard reverses course and will allow trading of crypto-focused ETFs and mutual funds on its platform. The Vanguard move could broaden access and liquidity, offsetting some downside pressure.
According to Yahoo, Bank of America will allow its wealthiest clients to buy Bitcoin ETFs and for the first time permit its network of advisers to recommend crypto exposure, with a 1–4% allocation guideline. The move signals broader institutional acceptance of BTC products.
Vanguard will allow regulated digital-asset ETFs on its platform, giving its roughly 50 million clients access and reversing a long-standing anti-crypto stance. The firm says listings will follow its compliance and custody standards.